Things I Think About When I'm Not Thinking...

Imagine a conversation between Ducky, the Medical Examiner on "NCIS" and Cliffie, the Mailman from "Cheers."

He said WHAT?!? On yesterday's news, (11-30-11), Congressman Trakas from Ohio said he was not going to back Mr. Cain's run for president. Reason? He opined, "If Cain lied about an affair, who knows what else he might have lied about?" Now, ain't THAT a hoot!

Ever so slowly, our communication skills are becoming extinct. There's talk of eliminating longhand penmanship lessons from schools. I always marvel at some styles of handwriting that unintentionally resemble calligraphy. Gone will be that beauty. Texting, Twitter, Tweet and God knows what else has abridged most words...no wt ahm sayn? We're losing words because humans are more lazy. Example: classified ads and craigslist say, "Needs moved." I think they mean, "Needs to be moved." Needs fixed, needs cleaned, ad nauseum. As short as it is, et cetera is now being typed "ect."

While I'm on that rant, "And also" is effing redundant! Seems as if there's a new "tag" with each season. The current cutie is to end many sentences with, "as well." Did the schools move English and Composition to the tailgate parties?

Remember when you'd be on a date or a family trip and get lost? Remember dad's refusal to ask for directions? Remember the ensuing arguments? Remember how they became table topics of laughter after filling up on the Sunday supper? As Bobbie in Sebastopol says, "You're making memories." Well, you can kiss THOSE memories good-bye in a generation or two...GPS has pulled the trump card. Robotics eliminate emotion, people!

Whose 3 watt idea was it to build white collar prisons? When I get to be king, right after outlawing stairs, amongst other things that rile most people with common sense, we'll cancel the IRS; every lobbyist will be drafted to manually dredge the Panama Canal; limit political commercials to 15 seconds that may be aired no sooner that 30 days prior to the election; all elected officials and appointees with terms of 2 years or more MUST undergo an annual performance review. I could go on and on...couldn't I? Seems we've allowed the dumbocrats and repulsivecans too much leeway.

I like to read the comics section in the morning. Odds are something will strike the giggle bone and get your socks on the right feet for whatever slams you during the day. Some comics aren't funny. It's just that they're on the same page and that's not a bad thing. They're a lot like Aesop, fast forwarded. One question though...is there anyone more nosy than Mary Worth? She just can't leave anyone or anything alone!

Can anyone exhale more profoundly than Tom Selleck? God, he does that so well!

By the way, all these entries and photos on all my blogs and emails are copyrighted, so, you may not use them without my explicit, written authorization and approval.

Gotta run...people to see and things to do...."as well." (SHEESH!)

Need Product Information, Please

These 2 beautifully carved statues are gracefully decorating a portion of my home, having been acquired from a lady who relocated out of state. I've enjoyed them for several years and it's now time for someone else to enjoy them. On the bottom of one is a label that reads, Valentino, Italy. Another label has a bar code. I've not been able to find more info. A kind reader did tell me that these are no longer sculpted and she presumes the factory is out of business. Top item is approx. 16" tall and the other is approx. 20" tall. The appearance makes them seem lightweight, but that's offset by their density.

The camera doesn't show the superb detail...it's exquisite! All natural, carved from marble dust while others refer to them as reconstituted marble.

They needed to be cleaned when I purchased them, but I did not make any attempt, for fear of damage. To be fully appreciated, I would suggest a thorough, proper cleaning by the new owner.

If anyone can provide further information, that would be humbly appreciated.

If anyone would be interested in welcoming one or both into a new home, that also would be nice!

Packing and insurance will bear additional fees, but a local pickup in Ohio would preclude those.

Questions answered based upon available information. Reasonable offers considered.

Thank you!

Raindrops keep fallin' on my everything

Rain, rain, go away

Come again some other day

Rain, rain, go away

Bring my love a sunny day

Along the shores of Lake Erie, we've received so many drops that even Noah was Noawhere to be found! Last night at approximately 6:20 PM, we broke the Ohio record for annual rainfall that had been set in 1990, and...there are still 71 days remaining in 2011. So much for Seattle, eh? To celebrate(?), there was to be a parade, but all the floats got washed away!

I harvested sunflowers today.....

OhmyGod-OhmyGod-OhmyGod!

Eeny-Meenie-----

Eating a smile's worth...

The Book ALWAYS Has More Detail Than The Movie

Awhile back, I wrote about my old war buddy's daughter, who should be everyone's reference for Eat, Drink, Be Merry in San Francisco. She digs deeper than the CIA...She has more detail than an IRS computer and more humor than a week of monologues on the Letterman show. And if THAT'S not enough, she tells the truth!
Since then, she has gotten published........YOWZAH!

The book has the facts, got it? GOOD! Now...GET IT!!!
The Title: the tablehopper's guide to dining and drinking in san francisco
The author-ette: Marcia (rhymes with Garcia) Gagliardi (pronounced Gahl-YAR-dee)

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Mangia and CIAO!!!

Seeking Information

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I've done some heavy searching, but have had minimal success. I'm hoping someone can educate me on this knife. All I've discovered is that it was manufactured by Coltelleri Riunite, a Knife Cooperative. The logo can be seen at the base of the blade. Under the logo is TRIANGOLO. Measurements are as follows:

Total length: 9-1/8"

Handle length: 5-1/4"

Wood only length: 4-5/16"

Weight is 6.0 ounces

What might seem to be a lanyard at the top of the handle is actually a blade release lever. When the blade is full opened, it locks. To close the blade, you flip the lever toward the blade and push until the blade unlocks, thereby allowing it to close.

Before you know it.........

Random thoughts pass through the mind on a gray, rainy day on the shores of Lake Erie. At this time of year, gray skies can be a constant, causing depression in those who have relocated, let alone the natives.
While randomly thinking, it occurred to me that it's been quite awhile since my fingers tapped upon the keyboard to update my blog. Upon opening the page, my reaction was, "GEEEEZISS!" So very l-o-n-g. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa!
Time, along with evolution, can pass with little notice. Friends move, your favorite teevee show gets cancelled and just when you understand your owner's manual for the car, it's time to get a new model.
Electronics probably are a-changing most frequently. I've heard that the manufacturers already know what we'll be using 5 years hence, but restrain themselves because so few of us would comprehend all the changes. (Im not one of the few)
I keep a record of all my accesses and passwords should I wake and not remember whose head dented my pillow. Thufferin thuccotash...there are 29...TWENTY-NINE!!! Who the heck has 29?!? Granted, most are infrequently used, ergo, the written record. Chances are, if you counted YOURS, you'd be MORE amazed! Own up...can you instantly recall your library password?
Now that I've somewhat cleared my conscience, I must check my emails.
Where DOES that time go?